Video of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa running up the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia in Rocky in 1976; the iconic scene gave birth to the steps' …

Dec 16, 2025 · In Rocky III, the statue is unveiled during a ceremony at the Philadelphia Art Museum. After the film’s debut, Stallone gave the statue to the city.

Dec 22, 2023 · The Rocky Statue — a larger-than-life boxer — is one of Philadelphia’s most famous pieces of public art. The fictional Rocky Balboa of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky movies …

Dec 10, 2025 · In 1980, Sylvester Stallone commissioned A. Thomas Schomberg to create the Statue of ROCKY™ for the movie "ROCKY III". Today, this iconic statue resides at the …

Jul 8, 2025 · In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about visiting the Rocky Statue and Steps, from their history and movie moments to practical tips, nearby attractions, …

The Rocky Statue is a larger-than-life bronze sculpture immortalizing the fictional character who has become the city's unofficial underdog mascot, the inspirational tale of a boxer, Rocky Balboa.

Dec 19, 2025 · The original “Rocky” statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps, May 2024. (Photo: Aramil Feraxa via Wikimedia Commons, CC 4.0) In the 1976 film Rocky, …

In the movie Rocky III (1982), a massive statue of Philadelphia fighter Rocky Balboa, arms raised in triumph, is unveiled in the courtyard of the Philadelphia Art Museum.

May 20, 2023 · In 1982, as the script for Rocky III finalized, a pivotal scene unfolded in Philadelphia. The storyline demanded a grand dedication ceremony at the Philadelphia …

The statue of Rocky is located at The Philadelphia Museum of Art. If you have seen the film then it's worth a look. Run up the steps to the statue and take a photo. Great views over the city …